Kono - blue/yellow Placemats The shape of the cross

The shape of the cross itself represents the Southern Cross and celebrates its importance in how our ancestors found their way here

Designed for everyday use

Silver with 8mm x 10mm oval blue sapphire

Extra Large - 515mm H x 485mm W

grandidierite and 9ct yellow gold

Kono - blue/yellow Placemats The shape of the cross40mm H x 65 Diameter Woven harakeke using the takitahi pattern (one over, one under) After arriving in New Zealand from Switzerland and being introduced to Maori culture and art Maria McLean was fascinated by flax weaving. She learnt the basic weaving technique from her teacher Richard Kereopa. She then studied for two years under Melata Bennett at Te Wananga o Aotearoa Rotorua. Her skills further developed while studying at Te Puia, the National